Looks Like She's Bulked Up A Little, Bless Her Heart

Euroflax Linen Bulky/Chunky Weight

Louet North America

100% Wet Spun Linen
Gauge: 3.5-4 sts per inch on 5-6 mm needles (8-10 US)
Machine Washable and Dryable!
100gm = 150 yds

My Color: Blue Fescue 16-2822-2

Retail Price: $18.86

Oh, I liked this one much better than the sport weight version. I liked its bulk and its slightly haggard appearance. It softens considerably in the washer and dryer, and would make for a quick knit, or, as in this swatch, crochet garment or home decor item.

A Linen By Any Other Name is Still the Same

Linen (by Louet)
Claudia's Handpainted Yarns
100% Linen - sport weight
100 grams/270 yds
Gauge: 6 sts/inch on 3 - 3.5 mm needles
My Color: Blue Terra Cotta
Retail price: $31.50


This is the same yarn as Euroflax Linen sport weight by Louet, which I have reviewed previously here. This, however, has been beautifully hand-painted by Claudia, and comes in some gorgeous colorways. It is not yet shown on her website, but if you like linen, you'll like this one. I worked this swatch in the lace pattern that is used on a camisole in Joan McGowan-Michael's new book, "Knitting Lingerie Style." I happened to get an autographed copy at TNNA this month, but you can get a signed one, too, at her website. Just click on the link to the book in this post, and it will take you to the page.

Hey, Kid, Do You Bamboo?

Alchemy Bamboo


Bamboo and KidLin Pixie held together


Louet Sales KidLin Pixie



Bamboo
Alchemy Yarns
100% bamboo
Gauge: 6 stitches = 1" on US needle size: 5
50 gr = 138 yards
Color: Full Metal Alchemist 11 C
Retail price: $30.50

KidLin Pixie (Lace Wt.)
Louet Sales
49% Linen / 35% Kid Mohair / 16% Nylon
Gauge: 5 sts per inch on 3.75-4.5 mm needles (5-7 US)
50 gm = 250yds
Color: 35 Raffia Tan
Retail price: $12.50

Each of these yarns by itself is incredible, but together, they're even better. The Bamboo is so silky, and the KidLin is nice and soft. The Bamboo would make a great summer sweater or tank, with its luster and saturated color, and the two together would be great in a Fall weather garment.